Yard and Garden Archives - Green and Grumpy

Blog Archive

Are swarms of periodical cicadas expected to emerge in your area this year? Here are some tips on what this means for your garden and trees.

I planted a clover cover crop for a year and then compared before and after soil test results to see if it added nitrogen to my soil.

I ran a small test of Dr. Earth organic vegetable fertilizer on some pepper plants and share the results with photos.

A follow-up to my article about making potting soil from garden soil, I reveal the results of growing indoor plants in garden soil.

I try growing a couple different varieties of mushrooms at home and give my thoughts on whether mushroom kits are worth it.

Come along with me as I try some experiments to see whether garden soil can be used as a substitute for potting soil.

A quick overview of the super easy method I use for winter planting onion seed for harvesting next summer.

I tested my soil through a professional lab and also using a home test kit. A comparison of home soil tests vs lab soil tests.

There are several methods to kill weeds naturally without toxins. I test a few to find out what is the best natural weed killer.

Check this color-coded garden zone map (aka hardiness zones or planting zones) to determine your zone and what it means for your garden.